Celebration of the Civil War Museum at the Prospect House

Battle Lake, Minn – July 29 – We couldn’t have asked for a better day – authentic education in the form of displays and costumes as well as demonstration to our visitors about the procedure that took place in the Civil War when the cannon was fired. It was not about noise that day but gathering and learning, enjoying food (Williams Company) and period music (Bob & Gail Johnson and Deb Warwick).

We were very proud to introduce the recently remodeled Civil War Museum. Many not only toured the Civil War Museum but the whole Prospect House and went away very excited about this legacy left to entertain and educate all who come together on it’s grounds.

What a wonderful day to embrace our community, and the learning experiences brought to us by the professional and authentic reenactment group, 2nd MN Battery Light Artillery!

Click here to see more photos from this event in Battle Lake: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Second-Minnesota-Battery-of-Light-Artillery-Reenactors-371220336239/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1015550236174624

Some Feedback We Received:

“We had an enjoyable experience last weekend. We were able to pass on our knowledge to quite a crowd of people. We did notice that there were fewer people there this year as opposed to last year.  Mosquitos moved on to another location. We never did see the Fire Marshall. He was to look at the charges we had for demonstrations. The only glitch we encountered was the Firing times as your schedule did not correspond to the news article printed before-hand. We compensated for that by pulling a primer —- and only got a pop.”

John Cain

2nd MN Battery Light Artillery

“Members of the 2nd Minnesota Battery Light Artillery who participated in learning stations at the Prospect House in Battle Lake were as follows:

Small Arms – Michael Ritchie, Minneapolis, MN; Bart Hoekstra, Woodville, WI
Battle Flags – John Cain, Red Wing, MN
Delphic Oracle – Becky Loader, Minneapolis, MN; Stacy Overby, Coon Rapids, MN; Kim Warne, Big Lake, MN; Riley Warne, Big Lake, MN; Tristan Overby, Coon Rapids, MN
Laundress – Vickie Wendel, Coon Rapids, MN; Lynn Wendel, Anoka, MN
Quilts – Katie DeMarco, Woodbury, MN
M1861 10 Pdr. Parrott Rifle w/Limber – Daryl Duden, Red Wing, MN, James Livingstone, Wabasha, MN; Jay Overby, Coon Rapids, MN; Chris Larson, Long Prairie, MN; Cameron Larson, Long Prairie, MN; Ron Wendel, Coon Rapids, MN; John Warne, Big Lake, MN.

We had a great time again, thank you for the invitation. I included a link to our Facebook pictures from the event.”

Daryl Duden, Sergeant

2nd Minnesota Battery Light Artillery

Thank You Event Sponsors!

Leading sponsorship provided by the family of Richard and Warren Colehour
Arvig Communications
OtterTail Power
Security State Bank of Fergus Falls
Ottertail Lions
Battle Lake Business Sponsors
Battle Lake Boathouse
Stubs, Inc
Katie’s Enterprises
Everts Lumber Company
Battle Lake Standard
Paulson Land Co
Lakes Veterinary Hospital
Shoreline
First National Bank of Battle Lake
Larry’s Supermarket
Takes the Cake Bakery
Williams Company
Falls Bakery
Paw Publications
Main Attraction

And a special thank you to all the Prospect House Volunteers!

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